Hampshire Street is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 5LH is located in the Fratton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hampshire Street, Portsmouth, PO1 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 5LY, PO1 5LZ, PO1 5RN, PO1 5RP, PO1 5LR, PO1 5LX, PO1 5LN, PO1 5RR, PO1 5LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO1 5LH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 48.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO1 5LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.1% | 52% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 32.8% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 2.5% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 44.6% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 37.7% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14.6% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 16.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 20.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 27% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.8% | 89.2% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 81.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 81.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 81.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampshire Street was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% lower than the Fratton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hampshire Street has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Fratton and the 35th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Hampshire Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £192,523 | 2024-04-05 | £197,254 |
| 80 Hampshire Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-10-27 | £229,730 |
| 92 Hampshire Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-06-23 | £216,612 |
| 104 Hampshire Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-06-16 | £241,227 |
| 118 Hampshire Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-04-04 | £274,428 |
PO1 5LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Infant School Inverness Road , PO1 5QR | 3out of 4 | 225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Junior School New Road , PO2 7RW | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Primary School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | 2out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy Turner Road , PO1 4PN | 2out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery Fyning Street , PO1 1FG | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,930 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 392 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Point | 22-24, Kingston Road | 470 yd | |
| India Gate & Grillato | 1 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 497 yd | |
| Yan Woo | 33 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 541 yd | |
| Rec Café | Kiosk, Kingston Recreation Ground | 556 yd | |
| The New Taj Mahal | 54 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shearer Arms | Public House, 72 Shearer Road | 104 yd | |
| The Graham Arms | 51 George Street, Portsmouth | 176 yd | |
| The Mermaid | 222 New Road, Portsmouth | 435 yd | |
| RAOB | 202-204, New Road | 435 yd | |
| The Rose In June | 100-102, Milton Road | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Too | 44 St Marys Road, Portsmouth | 359 yd | |
| New Britannia Fish And Chips | 160 New Road, Portsmouth | 370 yd | |
| Ha Ha Chinese Take Away | 68 New Road, Portsmouth | 379 yd | |
| Golden Tree | 125 New Road, Portsmouth | 411 yd | |
| Simla | 147 New Road, Portsmouth | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M A Foods | 154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 760 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 1,008 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 1,036 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Academy St. Marys Road | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Charles Dickens Activity Centre LAKE ROAD | tennis courts | 871 yd |
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| The Gym (Portsmouth Fratton) Rodney Road | health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,035 yd |
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 1,063 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.